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Solo travel using this travel itinerary to Indochina. I’ve always been fascinated by the mystical beauty of Indochina. The ancient temples and grandeur architectural designs of their buildings are really outstanding!  It has a lot of character that reflects their culture and traditions.

So after being inspired by a good friend who lives in Siem Reap, who has never failed in promoting all the best things to do in Siem Reap and Bangkok, Thailand (other than shopping!)

I’ve decided to tackle solo travel to Indochina starting from Siem Reap to Singapore on a shoestring budget. So after reading loads of travel guides to Thailand, Cambodia, and Malaysia, I’ve finally gotten to a solid-ish plan (this travel itinerary to Indochina) on where to go and what to do in Siem Reap, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur.

DIY TRAVEL ITINERARY TO INDOCHINA (CAMBODIA, THAILAND AND MALAYSIA)

DAY 1: Manila, Philippines – Siem Reap, Cambodia

7 PM:  Departing Manila, Philippines to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

I arrived in Siem Reap around 10 PM; the tuk-tuk airport pick-up was complementarily arranged by the hotel.

All hotels in Cambodia provide a free airport pick–up. So get in touch with the reservation of your hotel to arrange one.

DAY 2: Angkor Wat – Temple Tour

4 AM – Pick-up time to start the Angkor Wat Sunrise tour. The tuk-tuk driver took me to the Ticket centre to buy the Angkor Wat site ticket day pass for all the temples for $37USD.

5:30 AM – Angkor Wat temple waiting for the sunrise. Here are the best temples to visit around Angkor National Park.

As you walk towards the Angkor Wat temple, the best vantage point for taking awesome pictures will be on the left side of the lake.

The crowded spot in Angkor Wat

Make sure you’ll get to the temple as early as you can to bag the perfect spot.  You need to bring a tripod for your long exposure shots, or carefully use a stone from the lake bank to get a steady shot.  Also, take a flashlight (torch) with you!  The temple ground is pitch black when you get there before dawn.

6 am – 2 pm Temple tour. Make sure you bring and drink plenty of fluids because it’s so warm and humid while walking around the temple grounds.

2 pm – 5 pm Rest (catch up on my sleep!)

Around 6 pm, I went out to Siem Reap Night Market before meeting up with friends who live in Siem Reap.

DAY 3: Siem Reap, Cambodia – Bangkok, Thailand

Before I left Siem Reap in the afternoon, I’ve decided to walk around the nearby area towards the Pub Street. Pub Street is known for its vibrant and colorful nightlife.

1 PM: I checked out at the Sarybotr Angkor Boutique Hotel heading to the airport. It’s 5 USD one-way going to the airport.

3 PM: Departure flight to Bangkok.

4 PM: I arrived in Bangkok, it took me an hour to get through the long queues at the BKK airport.

5 PM I managed to get out of the airport! Finally, and took an Uber ride to my guesthouse near Khao San Road.

When I finally reached the area, the Uber driver dropped me off at the wrong end of the street where my guesthouse was located.

It’s ok; I managed well amidst the busy and crowded street.  I found my guesthouse at the other end of the street after asking some locals where it might be!

After dinner, I asked the reception at our guest house if there was any available Bangkok temple tour for tomorrow (Sunday).  After a few phone calls to their travel agents, the answer is NO. Since I haven’t pre-booked the tour and I’m a solo traveller, they can’t accommodate me.

So I made my own Bangkok temple tour itinerary, of course, while drinking a bottle of Chang! You can also check this alternative itinerary around Thailand.

DAY 4: Bangkok City Tour – Temples – Chao Phraya Cruise

8 am – Headed out to start my DIY Temple tour of Bangkok. I took the tourist ferry to the Grand Palace for 40 Baht!

here is a cheaper type of ferry with an orange flag, for only 15 Baht. The tourist ferry with the Blue flag was less crowded, and the facilities were better including the audio guide while cruising the Chao Phraya River.

I started my tour at the Grand Palace, but since wearing leggings were also prohibited, I bought a sarong for 100Baht outside the palace gates.

Make sure to bring your passport with you when you are visiting the Grand Palace because the palace security needs it for inspection and validation.

The entrance fee to palace’s gate was 500 Baht.

After roaming around the Grand Palace, I went to the Wat Pho temple where you can find the reclining Buddha.

After visiting Wat Pho, I went to grab lunch before heading to Wat Arun, across the Chao Phraya river.

There was a 4-baht boat fare to cross the river.

After visiting the Wat Arun, I finished my day cruising back to the ferry station near my guest house by Khao San road.

Day 5: Bangkok, Thailand – Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

The side trip to Kuala Lumpur was just to see Batu Caves and Petronas Tower before I head towards Singapore to visit my friends. I know this will be the “amazing race” leg of the trip where I have to rush everything.

But, as a travel photographer, I can’t miss the chance of taking the shot!

I headed to Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok around 10 am to catch my midday flight to Kuala Lumpur.

I arrived in Kuala Lumpur around 4 pm, so to make the most of my stopover in KL, I took an Uber car that took me directly to the Batu caves which were on the other side of the city!

After roaming around Batu Caves around 7 pm, I headed back to KL Sentral to finally check-in and rest.

Day 6: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Singapore

It’s a pretty early start for me!

I left the hotel around 6 am and took the metro to KLCC from KL Sentral to see the Petronas Towers and city tour.

After taking a few shots of the landmark, I headed back to the metro to catch my KL Express train back to the airport to catch my flight to Singapore to meet my friends.

Visa Requirements

I travelled around these countries using my Philippine passport. Visa is not required. Find out more about how I travelled as a dual citizen using two different passports.

If you are looking at how to get an ED visa and how to get a Thai tourist visa you can check these helpful guides.

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Trip Budget

Since this is a backpacking trip, going cheap and quality is the goal. I recommend using Skyscanner in searching for your flight deals. For the best hotel deals and reviews, always check Tripadvisor.

Here’s the breakdown of the cost of this trip. Since I have used two currencies GBP and PHP, I have included the conversion in the table below.

Travel Essentials Description ( Cost) Total Amount Spent
Flights Flights from MNL-REP-BKK-KUL-SIN-MNL £156.00 | Php 10,000
Airport Transfers using tuk-tuk and UBER £37.00 | PHP 2,347
Accommodation budget hotels, B&B and hostels £103 | PHP 6,570
Activities Entrance to various attractions etc. £57.54 | PHP 3,670
TOTAL COSTS £353.54 | PHP 22,540

Suggested Accommodation:

Sarybotr Angkor Boutique Hotel Former Tareach Angkor Villa

SARYBOTR ANGKOR BOUTIQUE HOTEL

🛏️ #781, Vihear Chin Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia
🌟 4.5 / 5 – ratings
👍 Good location and great value for the price


A and A Guesthouse Bangkok Thailand

A and A GUESTHOUSE

🛏️ 30 Rambuttri Street, Banglampoo, 10200 Bangkok, Thailand
🌟 3.5 / 5 – ratings
👍 Good location and budget-friendly


Hotel Sentral Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

HOTEL SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR

🛏️ No.30, Jalan Thambypillai, Brickfields, Brickfields, 50470, Kuala Lumpur
🌟 3.5 / 5 – ratings
👍 Great location and budget-friendly

I hope that you find my travel itinerary helpful as you plan your tri-city trip on the Indochine route.

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DIY Travel Itinerary to Indochina (Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ryazan Tristram EverythingZany Author Bio

Ryazan Tristram

Travel Writer & Photographer

Ryazan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Hotel Management. She also has more than 10 years of work experience gained from working in the hotel and travel sectors in Asia and Europe. Her work has been featured and published in BBC, Huffington Post, Reader’s Digest, Discovery Channel, World Travel Guide, MSN, CNBC, GMA, Daily Mail UK, Lonely Planet, and many more. She is currently living in the UK as a dual citizen (British-Filipina). Join her in travelling around the UK, Europe, and beyond with a mission to promote sustainable tourism and share travel guides, travel tips, foodies, history, and culture.

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